-Peter Bondra retires. I'm not sure this classifies as 'scary', more like, 'thank god he's not playing against the Penguins anymore'. CapsChick, as always, has a great take on it from the Caps fan point of view.

-Speaking of Fanhouse, they also have a nice write up on Malarchuk's breakthrough moment to usher in the plastic throat guard for goalies. There's even a youtube link, but be warned, if you don't like blood, don't watch it. Also, I have to agree with the writer here - Sidney, keep with the evil look. It's fun, it's Halloween time, enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, the honest and open thing is much appreciated as a fan, but sometimes it's good to let the bad boy side out too.

-Not scared yet? The Flyers, who I preferred as awful, pitiful wretches at the bottom of the Atlantic, are now topping it out. Second place? Penguins. Last in the East? Devils.

-Ottawa is in control on the East for the time being with 18 points. Want a frightening comparison? Detroit leads the West with 21.

-In not-so-frightening news, the Staal brothers (well, two of them) went up against the Hanson 'brothers' at the opening EA Sports NHL 08 in Toronto. I think J.Staal had it right - their first problem was picking the Hurricanes.

Teka: You know, as much as I am sure he is glad to have people stop asking him about the penguin with balls, he seemed to have better games with it on there. Maybe that is the secret key to his success - penguin + balls = shutouts. (of course, this is just silly since he has had some very good games this year...just some not very good ones either)

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